Monday, November 11, 2013

Monday, November 11, 2013

 Well....so here's the list of blessings. So much drama too. Lots to say...little time...

1. Sitting in the park figuring out what to do when all appointments fell!! Heavenly Father has a plan when this happens because while sitting there, a man walked by and asked to talk with us. He said his wife is a Lesbian and he's getting a divorce...he was headed to the lawyer's place. So we chatted with him and talked about God's plan of happiness. Then later at night, walking back to our home, we saw a sad sad man sitting alone. We felt prompted to talk with him. Mind you...kind of sketchy park but tons of police so safe. No worries. He was so kind. Drunk but kind. He said his mom died. We talked with him, left a pamphlet and I gave him the apple and crackers I had. Just felt good. Great park moments. Many walk bys and people wanting help. We are so protected and now have more protection from the drunks who know we are missionaries. It’s kinda funny actually. They tell people not to mess with us. 

2. Stephanie drama....she's our investigator. She’s been abused by ex-boyfriend. Then got back together. We told her bad idea. We stopped by to visit. Her ex walked out and said she wasn't home. We left, got weird feeling. Returned later. She answered with bloody swollen face and blood all over her shirt. During that time we passed by, she was knocked out. She had bruises all over her neck and it looked like the movie "Enough" - with Jennifer Lopez. It’s like that only she's so weak. She doesn't want to call police or anything. Just big drama. So....we gave our advice...2 cents worth. We are planning an Family Home Evening with her tonight in the house of member so she can get out. Hope she comes. We are so concerned about her safety. So just drama with that and her baby. Pray for her. 

3. Eilyn's mom and sister agreed to baptism. Her sister is a drug addict but loved the lesson on life after this. She said...wow first church I’ve heard that preaches this. Crazy. So we committed her to baptism. They are great. Eilyn is kind of avoiding us. Don’t know why. 

4. Nadim and Patricia....we taught them with a couple...super awesome. The husband looks just like Kimi's brothers. Maybe that's why they fall so well with me. And he's a lawyer. It totally showed in the lesson. He knows just how to talk and convince people to believe like him. Landon....you are the same. You have a way with words. Anyway...it was great. Well....so we thought. We challenged them to baptism...they said no but will let us know when. Still waiting. They called yesterday to say they only want one lesson a week and not three. Ah oh. So pray for them as well. Hope they are ok. The couple we taught with is inviting them to dinner next Monday for Family Home Evening. So great. 

5. Eddy.....fine....making up excuses to not come to church. His girlfriend is always sick on Sundays. So weird right. Guess they should go to the hospital because she's been sick this whole month and last. Huh....and only Sundays. Weird. hahahah. Well...it's ok. We all have our agency. Little by little.

6. Blessing with area book....we are using the area book to contact old investigators. We found a family of 12 who were investigating the church 6 or 7 years ago. Contacted them, taught a lesson, challenged them to baptism and they all accepted! So awesome. Working with them! We are challenging left and right. My comp has zero fears and I LOVE IT! She challenges like it's nothing. So fun. 

7. Companion is so awesome!!!! She helps me calm down and not stress. I've given her more responsibility and we are loving it. She is seriously such a blessing! I can't even explain how grateful I am for her. She's so cute and fun! I love training her. But she's already come pre-trained so feel like I'm not doing anything. We just have fun and laugh all the time. She's helping me organize the area book because it was crazy. We have come up with great ideas with how to work with members, put lessons with them and get them to help us! She's amazing! Love her to death. You have got to meet her. Well...you will at Christmas. She’s 20...almost. This Sunday is her birthday. She speaks and understands English so I’m preparing her to chat with you all in English. She’s seriously so cute and great. Such a good friend. 

8. Members....well...they are so not united but we are getting awesome confidence from them. They are beginning to trust us more. We have great activities planned and are using the videos from work of salvation. Watch them. The young men's president invited us over for lunch and explained his ideas and how we can work together. He gave us some references and advice. So great! We have other meetings planned this week. Oh and Saturday we bought pineapples to use with invitations and our progress forms to give to each president and invite them to ward council. It was great. They loved it and all laughed. We are working great with the elders and are trying to get this ward going and working hard. It’s like we are opening this area. Nothing was really done before so we are starting from zero but the members are so willing to help us! It’s great. We need them to get the work done. I told my comp we could knock on doors all day and have 50 lessons a week. But quality is more important than quantity. We are working with members. Anyway. So that's been our week. Things are great. Super happy. Kind of was stressed out but realizing I need to focus on what I can control. I'm good. Learning a ton. And finding....who cares if my leaders see my work and think I'm the best missionary. What does Heavenly Father think? He sees my work each day and knows what we do and our efforts. So that's my focus. Who cares what others think. Anyway....I'M SO HAPPY! Loving life. Love you guys have a fun week full of miracles and blessings. You guys are the greatest and love you a ton!!!! So not trunky just working hard. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Give the kiddos kisses and hugs from me. Tell them......diay pura vida mis chiquitos. 

xoxoxxooxxoHermana Jones 

Playing baseball!!!

 Activity with pineapples...had to hide them in the baptismal font.

 Being funny.

Us being funny with the elders.

Being goofy.

 Us!

Us!

 Found a candy house in maxi pail (Wal-Mart basically) Christmas!!!!

 Trying to not listen to American music.

Us girls hanging out...with Hna. Noj...my two daughters met. Only needed Hna. Ponce too. So fun!